The frontside with turquoise inlaid.

The Tumi shows the image of King Naymlap, a mythological figure who was honored as patron of health and medicine.

The story goes that he and his people came to Peru on a raft to settle there. Eventually he got wings with which he flew to heaven and became immortal. The Tumi was also a sacrificial knife in the Chimu culture. The Incas united these two symbols in their legendary Tumi pendants. According to the ancient faith, Inca was the earthly king, but also the son of the Sun-god. Inca could take the divine solar powers to Earth and the subjects who possessed a Tumi were receptive to this divine power. Also by donating a Tumi, the giver could transfer this power to the receiver, allowing both to receive from this divine source.

As a result, wearing a silver Tumi pendant brought happiness, health and immortality.